Driver- 1st Shift Switcher; Lyndhurst
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Driver, Fleet Manager, Truck Driver
NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network.
We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.
Job Summary:
National Retail Transportation is looking for dependable and reliable CDL-A Switchers to join our team in Lyndhurst, NJ. The role of the switcher is to safely move trailers to and from the warehouse dock to yard locations in a timely and professional manner with daily reports. Become part of our legacy, because at NRS you are not a number on a list but a valued member of a family-oriented, driver-focused, logistics company!
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What We Offer Our Truck Drivers:
- Home Time: Home Daily, enjoy a consistent schedule
- Pay: $26 per hour
- Average Weekly: $1,000 to $1,200
- Shift: 1st Shift: (5:00am – 3:30pm)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Modern, Well-Maintained Equipment, operate newer yard trucks in top condition.
Why NRS?
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Driver Referral Bonus
- Commitment to driver safety and success
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Minimum of 1 year Class A driving experience (or equivalent military driving experience) within the last 3 years
- Must maintain a safety-focused driving history; clean MVR/PSP and employment history preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak English in compliance with DOT regulations
- Must pass DOT pre-employment drug screening and meet DOT medical qualifications
- Current DOT physical certification
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
- Strong safety awareness and ability to operate vehicles in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- High attention to detail with commitment to following safety procedures
- Physical stamina to sit for extended periods and operate equipment safely
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and feet to operate vehicles, controls, and equipment.
- Heavy Lifting: Occasional lifting, carrying, and securing cargo, sometimes over 50 lbs.
- Extended Sitting: Long periods of sitting while operating vehicles for multiple days.
- Focus & Navigation: Continuous concentration on driving, navigation, and situational awareness.
- Variable
Hours:
Work may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and overnight trips. - Weather Exposure: Loading and unloading operations may occur in various weather conditions.
- Climbing & Balancing: Entering/exiting truck cabs and trailers and securing cargo safely.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations, including proper use of protective equipment.
EEO Statement:
NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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